Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #2680 from Wills from Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties of Maryland, 1688-1886

County Kent
Liber:Folio 7:338
Date of Will (Written) 12/30/1791
Probate Date 1/13/1792
Name of Deceased/Testator John Voorhees
Heirs/Legatee negro boy George, negro boy Ben, mulatto girl Minty
Abstract George to be free at expiration of 20 years and Ben should be free at expiration of 25 years and Minty should be free at expiration of 9 years. The said Minty to be given to my niece Ann Hunter during the 9 years.

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